Our Story, Our Mission, Our Movement

Uniting diverse faith communities to dismantle systemic racism and create pathways of opportunity

Who We Are

Faith in Action Alabama consists of over 150 faith communities across race and faith lines from throughout Alabama. The strength of Faith in Action Alabama stems from the passion, vision and leadership of its volunteer leaders. All of Faith in Action Alabama’s campaigns are led by its volunteers.

Mission & Vision

Mission: Faith in Action Alabama honors God by promoting opportunity across race and class lines throughout Alabama.

Vision: We envision an Alabama where justice, equity, and opportunity are accessible to everyone, regardless of race or class, achieved through the collective power of multiracial and multifaith community organizing.

Our Leadership

The strength of Faith in Action Alabama lies in our powerful volunteer base. Our comprehensive leadership development program is designed to build the capacity of individuals from diverse faith traditions and backgrounds, empowering them to become effective advocates and organizers. We uplift diverse voices, ensuring that our movement is truly representative of the communities we serve. Typically, each year, over 250 grassroots residents participate in the organization’s leadership development trainings.

Partnerships & Coalitions

We believe in the power of collaboration. Faith in Action Alabama proudly works in coalition with over 40 organizations, uniting our efforts to advocate for policies and narratives that promote opportunity across race- and class-lines throughout Alabama.

Staff Team

Aleari Felton
Macon County Hub and Union Springs Hubs Community Organizer
aleari@fiaal.org

JaiGregory Clarke
Birmingham Hub and State Legislative Community Organizer
jaigregory@fiaal.org

LaKeshia Dotson
Mobile Hub Community Organizer
lakeshia@fiaal.org

Richard Harris
Business Manager and Human Relations Coordinator
richard@fiaal.org

Daniel Schwartz
Executive Director and Autauga County Hub, Phenix City Hub, and South Alabama Hub Community Organizer, Huntsville Hub
daniel@fiaal.org

Nikesha Tilton
Lead Organizer for the People’s Agenda Campaign
nikesha@fiaal.org

Daniel Schwartz
Huntsville Community Organizer
daniel@fiaal.org

UDonna Simpson
Montgomery Hub
udonna@fiaal.org

Board of Directors

Aisha Davis
Mobile Area Interfaith Conference and Stewart Memorial CME Church, Mobile

Lisa Camel
New Hope Baptist Church, Birmingham

Karren Crowson
Secretary
Monte Sano United Methodist Church, Huntsville

Rev. David Frazier
Vice-Chairman
Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile

Rev. Valtoria Jackson
St. Peter AME Church, Montgomery

Rev. Terry Hamilton-Poore
First Presbyterian Church, Birmingham

Rev. Gregory Scott
Phillips CME Church, Huntsville

Rev. A.B., Sutton, Jr.
Chairman
Living Stones Temple, Fultondale

Clif Weatherly
Resurrection Catholic Church, Montgomery

Father Manuel Williams
Treasurer
Resurrection Catholic Church, Montgomery